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I hate filing

Clutter Coach

by I always recommend that my clients be as ruthless as possible when filing paper. Part of my agenda is to get them to keep less paper because paper takes up space, space that could be used better by more useful items. Another agenda I have reflects my attitude toward filing: I hate it. Yes, I hate filing.

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The 43 Folders Method (Paper System)

Office Dynamics

Keep the daily files in front, beginning with the file for tomorrow’s date. The files that follow all represent the rest of the days of the month in the correct order (12 through 31). Behind the “31” file is the folder for the next month. For example, if the current month is October, the next file is November.

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4 important payroll issues to keep an eye on in 2023

BMT Office Administration

Final e-filing regs. The IRS punted on its final regulations , dropping the mandatory e-filing threshold for information returns for 2021 and 2022 W-2s, 1099s, and 1095s. It’s unlikely it will postpone releasing the final regs for yet another filing season. These regs will scoop up smaller employers into the e-filing net.

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How to Track Continuing Education Units (CEUs) to Maintain Professional Certifications

Eat Your Career

If you’ve dedicated the time, energy, and attention necessary to obtain your certification, you certainly don’t want to lose it because you didn’t keep up with the requirements. However, if you fail to be consistent, you could create a pile up at the end. In my view, it’s what makes professional certifications so powerful.

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Simplify Daily Tasks with Technology

Office Dynamics

During the open discussion, small groups shared programs and apps they use to better coordinate their time, organize files, collaborate with their team, and even track personal projects. I have summed up those discussions and a basic summary of each of the four suggestions. A basic account is free for up to three polls per event.

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Your Roadmap to Effective Office Systems

All Things Admin

It should be easy for someone else to pick up, follow, and achieve the same results, even if they’ve never touched the project before. Determine the agenda and who is presenting. Create the meeting agenda for the department head’s approval. Gather all materials for the agenda and participant materials. Meeting Agenda.

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Picking up skills along the EA career path

Practically Perfect PA

The skills you pick up along the assistant career path are invaluable and I for one would not be able to do the job I do today if I hadn’t started as a Team Administrator back in 2003. Establishing and maintaining filing systems. Taking minutes, writing agendas and attending meetings. Escalating issues when appropriate.

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